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Allison Grove is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0RA is located in the Boulsworth & Foulridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Allison Grove, Colne, BB8 0RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0QQ, BB8 0RG, BB8 0RD, BB8 7RD, BB8 0QX, BB8 0QU, BB8 0QT, BB8 0QS, BB8 0QY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB8 0RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.3%50.2%-4.1% 51.0% -0.8%
Male45.7%49.8%4.1% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.7%35.7%5.0% 37.9% -2.2%
Married: Opposite sex46.4%48.1%1.7% 44.2% 3.9%
Separated1.8%0.8%-1.0% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced12.1%9.4%-2.7% 9.1% 0.3%
Widowed8.9%6%-2.9% 6.1% -0.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.5%40%1.5% 48.4% -8.4%
Good health39.7%37.1%-2.6% 33.6% 3.5%
Fair health15.2%19%3.8% 12.7% 6.3%
Bad health5.1%2.5%-2.6% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health1.5%1.3%-0.2% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.5%26.1%-6.4% 18.2% 7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.5%14.2%1.7% 9.6% 4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels22.5%12.3%-10.2% 13.4% -1.1%
Apprenticeship6.1%6%-0.1% 5.3% 0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%18.7%9.1% 16.9% 1.8%
Degree or Similar13.2%20.5%7.3% 33.8% -13.3%
Other3.6%2.2%-1.4% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.5%0%-1.5% 0.7% -0.7%
Pakistani0.6%0%-0.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%2.5%2.2% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed Other0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White97.3%96.2%-1.1% 81.4% 14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97%95.6%-1.4% 83.2% 12.4%
European Union2.1%3.8%1.7% 6.1% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia0.6%0.6%0.0% 5.6% -5.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%95.3%-1.4% 83.2% 12.1%
10+ Years0%2.8%2.8% 9.8% -7.0%
5-10 Years0%1.9%1.9% 2.9% -1.0%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3%0%-3.0% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7% 76.7% -5.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland3.1% 1.3% 1.8%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held24.2% 13.5% 10.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.1% 37.2% 10.9%
Christian45% 46.2% -1.2%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other religion1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Allison Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allison Grove was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Allison Grove has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 136th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,000
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BB8 0RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Allison Grove are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Pendle.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Allison Grove, Colne, BB8 0RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB8 0RA

Average Price
£209,648
Semi-Detached
£240,215
Terraced
£168,893
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Allison Grove

Average Price
£233,001
Semi-Detached
£254,731
Terraced
£193,886
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Allison GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Allison Grove, Colne, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£215,0002021-09-30 £241,695
7 Allison Grove, Colne, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£137,0002021-07-02 £155,576
10 Allison Grove, Colne, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£182,5002018-09-12 £256,880
10 Allison Grove, Colne, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£176,9502016-08-18 £268,227
12 Allison Grove, Colne, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002009-08-21 £288,598
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB8 0RA

Employment

BB8 0RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee87
Retired64
Part-Time Employee39
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Self-Employed16
Other13
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Human health and social work activities17
Accommodation and food service activities16
Construction14
Education13
Transport and storage8
Other7
Administrative and support service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newtown Nursery School
West Street , BB8 0HP
3out of 4 891 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Walton Lane Nursery School
Walton Lane , BB9 8BP
4out of 4 3,363 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bradley Nursery School
Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH
4out of 4 4,582 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
McMillan Nursery School
Railway Street , BB9 9AG
2out of 4 5,111 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Primary School
Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ
3out of 4 633 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne
Red Lane , BB8 7JR
3out of 4 751 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
West Street Community Primary School
West Street , BB8 0HW
3out of 4 988 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton Road , Foulridge BB8 7NN
3out of 4 1,014 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bent Lane , BB8 7AA
3out of 4 1,378 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colne Park High School
Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP
3out of 4 454 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street , BB8 8JF
3out of 4 2,568 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT
3out of 4 2,848 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pendle Vale College
Oxford Road , BB9 8LF
3out of 4 3,469 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nelson and Colne College
Scotland Road , BB9 7YT
- not rated 4,850 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Nook School
Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH
- not rated 2,104 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Pendle View Primary School
Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT
4out of 4 2,937 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road , BB9 8LF
4out of 4 3,333 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Edenfield Girls' High School
Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ
- not rated 5,015 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY
- not rated 5,113 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Colne Youth Action GroupColne Youth Centre, Byron Road365 yd
Precious MealsUnit 1, 27 Skipton Road514 yd
Corner Kitchen11 Skipton Road, Colne558 yd
KFCKfc, North Valley Retail Park722 yd
North Valley Community CentreBirtwistle Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue754 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Colne Cricket ClubByron Road, Colne568 yd
Morris DancersThe Morris Dancers, Byron Road597 yd
Commercial HotelSkipton Road, Colne738 yd
Colne Legion ClubBritish Legion Club, Keighley Road747 yd
Union ExchangeUnion Hotel, Market Street786 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ho King56 Windsor Street, Colne500 yd
Food 2 Go25 Skipton Road, Colne558 yd
Lotus Chinese Take Away23 Skipton Road, Colne558 yd
The Frying Pan38 Skipton Road, Colne619 yd
Cemetery Chippy75 Keighley Road, Colne645 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank737 yd
Tesco52 Market Street, Colne858 yd
Aldi Stores LtdAldi, North Valley Road890 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
King George V Playing Fields (Closed)
Varley Street
grass pitches141 yd
Colne Park High School
VENABLES AVENUE
grass pitches348 yd
Colne Cricket & Bowling Club
BYRON ROAD
grass pitches665 yd
Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street)
80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET
health and fitness suite792 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed149.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.